FRIDAY | MARCH 6
Soccer showdown + JV Baseball action — Friday night competition hits different. 💪
Schedule:
Soccer vs North Whitfield
Away | 4:30 (G) | 5:30 (B)
JV Baseball – McCallie Play
Finish the week strong! 🐾
🌼 HCMS Pinwheel Power Challenge! 🌼
We’re spinning for hope this March!
Starting Friday, March 6, and every Friday in March, students can donate $1 to add a pinwheel to our Garden of Possibilities on the front lawn.
Each pinwheel represents a promise that every child deserves a happy, safe childhood.
💙 Dedicate a pinwheel to someone who made your childhood special
💙 Plant a smile in our garden
💙 Help us spread hope across HCMS
📍 Donate in The Compass
Let’s see how big our garden can grow, Tigers! 🌼🐯
We’re spinning for hope this March!
Starting Friday, March 6, and every Friday in March, students can donate $1 to add a pinwheel to our Garden of Possibilities on the front lawn.
Each pinwheel represents a promise that every child deserves a happy, safe childhood.
💙 Dedicate a pinwheel to someone who made your childhood special
💙 Plant a smile in our garden
💙 Help us spread hope across HCMS
📍 Donate in The Compass
Let’s see how big our garden can grow, Tigers! 🌼🐯
THURSDAY | MARCH 5
Baseball back on the road — time to handle business. ⚾
Schedule:
V Baseball vs Woodland
Away | 5:30
Keep the momentum rolling, Tigers! 🖤❤️
⭐ Connections Trait of the Month | February – Leadership
Leadership isn’t about being in charge. It’s about doing what’s right. In Connections classes, students showing this trait set a positive example, help others, and take responsibility for their actions. ⭐✨
✨ What Makes Them Shine: Recognized for Demonstrating leadership by setting a positive example, helping classmates succeed, and taking responsibility for their actions.
👏 Student Shout-Outs:
6th Grade
Brianna Thorn
Aeryian Starling
Darien Riveria
Landon Ball
Jacob Sain
Antonella Orellanes Ramos
Camila Torres
Elisabeth Pennington
Cora Clark
Orianna Ocando Rios
Peyton Hubbs
7th Grade
Arian Camp
Brandt Bowers
Molly McElrath
Mia Osegueda
Harper Weeks
Zayde Resendiz Ramirez
Rylen Cox
Veronica Robinson
Didier Flores Torrez
Colton Conger
Link Bearden
Leadership isn’t about being in charge. It’s about doing what’s right. In Connections classes, students showing this trait set a positive example, help others, and take responsibility for their actions. ⭐✨
✨ What Makes Them Shine: Recognized for Demonstrating leadership by setting a positive example, helping classmates succeed, and taking responsibility for their actions.
👏 Student Shout-Outs:
6th Grade
Brianna Thorn
Aeryian Starling
Darien Riveria
Landon Ball
Jacob Sain
Antonella Orellanes Ramos
Camila Torres
Elisabeth Pennington
Cora Clark
Orianna Ocando Rios
Peyton Hubbs
7th Grade
Arian Camp
Brandt Bowers
Molly McElrath
Mia Osegueda
Harper Weeks
Zayde Resendiz Ramirez
Rylen Cox
Veronica Robinson
Didier Flores Torrez
Colton Conger
Link Bearden
WEDNESDAY | MARCH 4
Another busy night for Tiger athletics — home and away battles all at once!
Schedule:
JVG Soccer vs Bagley
Home | 4:30
VB Soccer vs Woodland
Away | 4:30
V Baseball vs Adairsville
Away | 4:30
Tennis vs Christian Heritage
Home | 4:30
It’s a 4:30 takeover — let’s compete everywhere! 🐾🔥
TUESDAY | MARCH 3
Lacrosse under the lights — it’s going to be a good one! 🥍💥
Schedule:
Lacrosse vs Signal Mountain
Home | 5:30 (G) | 6:30 (B)
Protect the turf and bring the energy! 🖤❤️
MONDAY | MARCH 2
Spring is officially rolling and Monday is STACKED. Courts, field, and diamond all in action! ❤️🖤
Schedule:
Tennis vs Calhoun
Home | 4:30
VG Soccer vs Woodland
Away | 4:30
V Baseball vs Red Bud
Away | 4:30
Three teams. Same time. Let’s show up everywhere, Tigers! 🐾🔥
📸 Picture Day Update – New Date Announced!
Spring pictures and Yearbook makeup pictures have been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
If you have already preregistered your child, your order will remain in the system, and you do not need to register again.
A new preregistration link will be shared closer to the rescheduled date for anyone who still needs to sign up.
Thank you for your flexibility, and we appreciate your help spreading the word!
Spring pictures and Yearbook makeup pictures have been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
If you have already preregistered your child, your order will remain in the system, and you do not need to register again.
A new preregistration link will be shared closer to the rescheduled date for anyone who still needs to sign up.
Thank you for your flexibility, and we appreciate your help spreading the word!
Tennis & Baseball — CANCELED
📅 February 26, 2026
🔴 Practice: Canceled
All activities canceled due to inclement weather.
🚨 Schedule Update – Today’s Athletic Events 🚨
⚽ JV Boys Soccer
Today’s game has been canceled.
⚾ Varsity Baseball vs. Calhoun
We will now play a Double Header beginning at 4:30 PM.
This adjustment was made due to yesterday’s extreme temperatures and potential rain on Thursday.
Come out and support your Tigers! 🐅❤️🖤
📸🌸 Spring Pictures Are Coming Soon! 🌸📸 Picture Company: School Days Photography
Mark your calendars — February 27, 2026 is Spring Picture Day at HCMS!
If you missed preregistration for fall pictures, you can preregister for spring and enjoy:
✨ Up to 10% off
✨ Early access to view and purchase portraits online
🔗 Preregister here: https://schooldays.gotphoto.com/.../39XWMa3jS3IdJVfX8y3V
⏰ The preregistration link expires 2 days before picture day, but a new code will be provided on proof day.
Questions? Contact School Days Photography at (706) 944-4912.
Say cheese, Tigers! 🐯📷
🚨 LAST CALL FOR $30 YEARBOOKS 🚨
This is the final week to grab your HCMS Yearbook for $30. Starting next week, the price goes up to $40 for the rest of the school year.
Don’t wait. Don’t forget. Don’t pay more later.
Order yours now 📸🐾
https://yearbooks2.pixami.com/HammondCreekMiddleSchool/home3/Bookstore.jsp
If you have any questions, reach out to Keri Faw or Jennifer Barmore.
keri.faw@dalton.k12.ga.us | jennifer.barmore@dalton.k12.ga.us
This is the final week to grab your HCMS Yearbook for $30. Starting next week, the price goes up to $40 for the rest of the school year.
Don’t wait. Don’t forget. Don’t pay more later.
Order yours now 📸🐾
https://yearbooks2.pixami.com/HammondCreekMiddleSchool/home3/Bookstore.jsp
If you have any questions, reach out to Keri Faw or Jennifer Barmore.
keri.faw@dalton.k12.ga.us | jennifer.barmore@dalton.k12.ga.us
Hammond Creek Middle and Dalton Junior High School Cheerleading Tryouts Information! 📣
When?
March 18th- 20th
3:45pm- 5:15pm
Where?
Dalton Junior High, transportation is provided.
How?
Tryout Material will be posted on our cheer website on Monday, March 16th.
What is required to tryout?
Must have a physical on file
Fill out Tryout Form:
https://forms.gle/fp7aWekRWcMFQCmk9
When?
March 18th- 20th
3:45pm- 5:15pm
Where?
Dalton Junior High, transportation is provided.
How?
Tryout Material will be posted on our cheer website on Monday, March 16th.
What is required to tryout?
Must have a physical on file
Fill out Tryout Form:
https://forms.gle/fp7aWekRWcMFQCmk9
SATURDAY | FEB 21
Schedule:
JV Baseball – OLPH Play Day
B & G Soccer – Rome Jamboree
Spring season is officially rolling! Let’s go, Tigers! 🐾🔥
THURSDAY | FEB 19
Road matches and home battles — our teams are everywhere tonight!
Schedule:
Tennis vs Rome
Away | 4:30
JVB Soccer vs Christian Herti.
Home | 4:30
JV Baseball vs Cass
Away | 5:30
Compete hard. Finish strong. 🐾
WEDNESDAY | FEB 18
Soccer and baseball both lighting up the home turf tonight! 💥⚽⚾
Schedule:
JVG Soccer vs Calhoun
Home | 4:30
V Baseball vs Rome
Home | 5:30
Double the action. Double the Tiger pride. 🖤❤️
TUESDAY | FEB 17
Baseball is back at home — let’s defend the diamond! ⚾🔥
Schedule:
V Baseball vs Adairsville
Home | 4:00
Let’s start the week strong, Tigers! 🐾
🚔💙 SRO Appreciation Day | February 15 💙🚔
Today we’re showing BIG love to our very own Coleman Jenkins!
Officer Jenkins is truly one of a kind. He builds genuine relationships with our students, supports our staff, and helps keep Hammond Creek a safe, welcoming place every single day. Whether he’s checking in with kids, lending a hand, or just being a steady, positive presence, he always shows up for our school.
We are so grateful for everything he does to take care of the HCMS community. Thank you, Officer Jenkins, for all you do—we appreciate you more than you know! 🐅💙✨
Today we’re showing BIG love to our very own Coleman Jenkins!
Officer Jenkins is truly one of a kind. He builds genuine relationships with our students, supports our staff, and helps keep Hammond Creek a safe, welcoming place every single day. Whether he’s checking in with kids, lending a hand, or just being a steady, positive presence, he always shows up for our school.
We are so grateful for everything he does to take care of the HCMS community. Thank you, Officer Jenkins, for all you do—we appreciate you more than you know! 🐅💙✨
🏀 REGION TOURNAMENT TIME 🏀
Our Tigers are Region Ready and hitting the court this week at Red Bud Middle School. Come out and support our student-athletes as they compete for a spot in the championship!
Wednesday, February 4
JV Girls vs. Cass
📍 Red Bud Middle School
⏰ 4:15 PM
Thursday, February 5
Varsity Boys vs. Rome
📍 Red Bud Middle School
⏰ 6:45 PM
Championship Games (if teams advance):
📅 Saturday, February 7
📍 Red Bud Middle School
JV Girls Championship | 10:00 AM
Varsity Boys Championship | 1:45 PM
Thank you for your continued support of our student-athletes. Let’s bring the energy and show our Tiger pride! ❤️🖤
Our Tigers are Region Ready and hitting the court this week at Red Bud Middle School. Come out and support our student-athletes as they compete for a spot in the championship!
Wednesday, February 4
JV Girls vs. Cass
📍 Red Bud Middle School
⏰ 4:15 PM
Thursday, February 5
Varsity Boys vs. Rome
📍 Red Bud Middle School
⏰ 6:45 PM
Championship Games (if teams advance):
📅 Saturday, February 7
📍 Red Bud Middle School
JV Girls Championship | 10:00 AM
Varsity Boys Championship | 1:45 PM
Thank you for your continued support of our student-athletes. Let’s bring the energy and show our Tiger pride! ❤️🖤
🛠️🎤💻 It’s CTAE Month at HCMS! 💻🎤🛠️
This month, we’re celebrating Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education and the amazing teachers who help our students explore careers, build real-world skills, and discover what they’re capable of.
👏 Let’s give a huge shoutout to our CTAE rockstars:
🎥 Jennifer Barmore
Broadcasting, yearbook, and morning announcements star! From behind the camera to center stage, she helps students find their voice and tell our school’s story.
💻 Craig Gunter
Computer Science teacher and eSports coach, turning problem-solvers into coders and gamers into strategic thinkers.
🚀 Raul Ramirez
Career Awareness guru, helping students explore possibilities, plan for the future, and see what’s beyond middle school.
CTAE opens doors, sparks passions, and prepares students for what’s next—and we’re so grateful for the teachers who make it happen every day. 🐅✨
This month, we’re celebrating Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education and the amazing teachers who help our students explore careers, build real-world skills, and discover what they’re capable of.
👏 Let’s give a huge shoutout to our CTAE rockstars:
🎥 Jennifer Barmore
Broadcasting, yearbook, and morning announcements star! From behind the camera to center stage, she helps students find their voice and tell our school’s story.
💻 Craig Gunter
Computer Science teacher and eSports coach, turning problem-solvers into coders and gamers into strategic thinkers.
🚀 Raul Ramirez
Career Awareness guru, helping students explore possibilities, plan for the future, and see what’s beyond middle school.
CTAE opens doors, sparks passions, and prepares students for what’s next—and we’re so grateful for the teachers who make it happen every day. 🐅✨
